Forty-seven drugs are slated for withdrawal from Taiwan’s markets by the end of September. This Sunday, October 12, Health Minister Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) announced that most of the medications have domestic alternatives, while one manufacturer has halted production entirely.

First, Amanda and Hanna take a look at yet another youth protest that has broken out in Madagascar, and how it both reflects and differs from similar situations covered on Doomscroll this year. Then,  looking at changes in the Israel-Palestine situation now that the war has passed the two-year mark, including brand new news, fresh off the presses about the new ceasefire deal, and which parts have been accepted. Read along with us! Madagascar Protests: 1. Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly (rfI staff, Radio France Internationale), 2. Madagascar president who took power in coup accuses protesters of trying to trigger another one (Rachael Savage, The Guardian), 3. Madagascar president plans ‘national dialogue’ as protesters declare ultimatum (Lovasoa Rabery, Reuters) Israel-Palestine two-year review: 1. Two years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: By the numbers (Marium Ali, Alia Chughtai, and Muhammet Okur, Al Jazeera), 2. Gaza war in ma...

The gang is back for Part 2 of this year's TTRPG Monster of the Week special!  Listen to Michelle begin the hunt for Joey, Amanda, and Hanna!

On 10 October, also known as Double Tenth Day, people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day! Historically, 10 October 1911 marked the day of the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the termination of the Qing Dynasty in China and ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Republic of China, the official name of the ruling government in Taiwan. As people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day, there will be flag-raising ceremonies all over the country on 10 October. Plus, you can participate in the fireworks display in Nantou this year. Moreover, there is an exceptional projection mapping show illuminating the facade of the Presidential Office. This week, we’ll explore some words related to the National Day!   ●Words to Know: 1. 國慶 kok-khìng (n.) National Day 2. 國旗 kok-kî (n.) the national flag 3. 煙火 ian-hué (n.) fireworks 4. 鬧熱 lāu-jia̍t (adj.) lively, with lots of activities 5. 放假 pàng-ká (phr.) to have a day off

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In this episode, we reconnect with Rhea Leorag, a fellow Filipino whose journey has taken her from Manila to Taipei and Seoul — all in pursuit of learning, growth, and music. Rhea recently earned her Master’s degree in Cultural and Creative Industries from the Taipei National University of the Arts, with part of her studies spent in South Korea through an exchange program at the Korea National University of Arts. Her time in both countries gave her a front-row seat to two vibrant music scenes — each with its own rhythm, culture, and lessons. Tune in as Rhea shares what it was like navigating student life abroad, the differences between Taiwan and Korea’s learning environments, and what her takeaways were from these experiences. It’s a story of chasing knowledge, crossing borders, and finding your beat in unexpected places - an episode you don't want to miss!

This week, in our first episode we’re talking about the FIRST Mongolian invasion [attempt] of Japan , The Wuchang Uprising, and finally the genesis of the oral polio vaccine! And we’ve got some great tunes to pair them with as well.

“Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” That’s what Elon Musk, the multibillionaire owner of Tesla and X, wrote in a post last week, criticising transgender content on the streaming platform. But is LGBTQ+ representation really harmful to children? And how could the portrayal of queer characters on Netflix have a positive impact? Today, we talk about the Netflix series Heartstopper, Elon Musk’s controversial remarks, and much more on Cinematic Motif. If you would like to share your feedback, please send your words or voice notes to: wanson@rti.org.tw You can also find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

Which of the following is true: A) Oarfish are up to 36 feet long and swim in a vertical posture B) Jaguarundis eat salad C) Jacanas are also known as “Jesus birds” because of their ability to walk on water Listen to this episode to find out. Formosa Fauna is back this week to entertainingly educate you about animals both in Taiwan and abroad! Spend the next 20 minutes listening to this episode and feeding your noggin with fun facts about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends. In this episode we talk about:  – Friend or foe  – March for Climate in Taiwan  – Jaguarundi ...and so much more. Want to share your own story and have it read on air? Send your story (photos welcome) to tristan@rti.org.tw! See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!

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